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Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2006-01-19, Gov. Easley Presents Timberlake With Order Of The Long Leaf Pine

Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Lauren Gregg
Date: Jan. 19, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY PRESENTS TIMBERLAKE WITH ORDER OF THE LONG LEAF PINE
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today presented North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Timberlake is an internationally known realist painter and is one of the state’s most recognized and successful artists.
“Bob Timberlake is not only known in our state, but also around the world for his rural landscape paintings and award winning furniture designs,” Easley said. “The citizens of this state are truly proud and honored to have such a talented artist calling North Carolina home.”
Bob Timberlake graduated from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill in 1959 and worked in five family businesses while painting in his spare time. At age 33, he devoted himself full time to painting. Timberlake became the first southern artist to paint a Christmas stamp for the U.S. Postal Service. He designed both the North Carolina and South Carolina state stamps, and a commemorative postcard marking the bicentennial of UNC-Chapel Hill. He has also served as the official artist of “Keep America Beautiful” for over 20 years and was honored by Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan for his work with the community improvement organization.
In 1990, Timberlake launched a furniture line based on his original designs through Lexington Home Brands. His collection of furniture became one of the most successful domestic furniture line introductions in the history of the industry and has received some of the industry's highest awards. Today, Bob Timberlake Inc. licenses products in more than 15 home furnishings categories. Timberlake has also launched a successful menswear line and opened the Bob Timberlake Galleries in Lexington and Blowing Rock.
Timberlake and his wife, Kay, live in Lexington and have three children and seven grandchildren.
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to outstanding North Carolinians who have a proven record of service to the state. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is one of the highest awards presented by the Governor.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Lauren Gregg
Date: Jan. 19, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY PRESENTS TIMBERLAKE WITH ORDER OF THE LONG LEAF PINE
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today presented North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Timberlake is an internationally known realist painter and is one of the state’s most recognized and successful artists.
“Bob Timberlake is not only known in our state, but also around the world for his rural landscape paintings and award winning furniture designs,” Easley said. “The citizens of this state are truly proud and honored to have such a talented artist calling North Carolina home.”
Bob Timberlake graduated from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill in 1959 and worked in five family businesses while painting in his spare time. At age 33, he devoted himself full time to painting. Timberlake became the first southern artist to paint a Christmas stamp for the U.S. Postal Service. He designed both the North Carolina and South Carolina state stamps, and a commemorative postcard marking the bicentennial of UNC-Chapel Hill. He has also served as the official artist of “Keep America Beautiful” for over 20 years and was honored by Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan for his work with the community improvement organization.
In 1990, Timberlake launched a furniture line based on his original designs through Lexington Home Brands. His collection of furniture became one of the most successful domestic furniture line introductions in the history of the industry and has received some of the industry's highest awards. Today, Bob Timberlake Inc. licenses products in more than 15 home furnishings categories. Timberlake has also launched a successful menswear line and opened the Bob Timberlake Galleries in Lexington and Blowing Rock.
Timberlake and his wife, Kay, live in Lexington and have three children and seven grandchildren.
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to outstanding North Carolinians who have a proven record of service to the state. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is one of the highest awards presented by the Governor.
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